On the Greek island of Chios, traditional fireworks launches again took place this night. The grandiose fireworks in Vrontado took place with fewer flare guns, but the spectacle is as impressive as ever. The custom of “Easter fights” in the village of Vrontado, one of the most famous in the world, has returned after 2 […]
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Chios residents block a ferry with equipment for the construction of a migrant camp
The opposition between the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, and a large part of the island’s citizens has intensified after the failure of an attempt to unload equipment for the construction of a new closed structure for receiving migrants in Chios on 6 January. The conflict is now taking on a political dimension, as the […]
Chios: boat with migrants sank, four children found dead
A boat carrying migrants sank in the sea area southeast of Chios, and a major Coast Guard operation is underway. There were 27 foreigners on board, 20 were rescued. The bodies of four children were found in the sea, one was missing. Notis Mitarakis, Greek Minister of Migration, posted a video and photo of the […]
Large-scale fire in Chios – the fire approached the village of Katavasi
In connection with a large fire in Chios, the evacuation of settlements is underway. 42 firefighters, two infantry units, 5 vehicles, 6 aircraft and 3 helicopters are involved in extinguishing the fire. The fire broke out at 07:00 on Thursday morning for a currently unknown cause. In confrontation with fire, a strong wind interferes with […]
Attacker splashed acid in the man’s face
This afternoon, a man was admitted to the Chios hospital with burns to various parts of his body, one of which is very serious – his eyesight is damaged. Authorities arrested a 25-year-old young man who is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in Kipseli. The burns are caused by a chemical in liquid form […]